Baklava Cheesecake

Ingredients:

For the crust:

1 cup finely ground walnuts

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake:

3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 large eggs

For the baklava layer:

1 cup chopped walnuts

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup granulated sugar

8 sheets phyllo dough, thawed

1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the syrup:

1/2 cup honey

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon lemon juice

For garnish:

Whole walnuts

Fresh mint leaves

Instructions:

Crust: Combine walnuts, crumbs, sugar, and butter. Press into a springform pan.

Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs. Pour over crust.

Baklava Layer: Layer phyllo with butter, top with walnut mixture. Cut, place on cheesecake.

Bake: At 325°F for 60 mins. Cool.

Syrup: Boil honey, water, sugar, lemon. Cool slightly, pour over cheesecake.

Garnish: Decorate with walnuts and mint.

Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 60 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins | Servings: 12